Supply Base Management Spec (Supply Base Mgmt)

The Boeing Company; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 99,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Hazelwood, MO is seeking an Experienced Supply Base Specialist (Level 3) to oversee supplier performance, development and strategic execution for Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS).

You will manage a portfolio of critical defense suppliers, performing capability assessments, monitoring health metrics, and driving corrective actions to meet military quality targets, cost goals, and on-time delivery. This is a 1st shift, onsite role requiring US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in supply chain, business, engineering, operations, or a related discipline.
• More than 3 years of related work experience in supplier management, procurement, supplier quality, or manufacturing operations.
• More than 3 years of working knowledge of FAR/DFARS clauses, ITAR regulations, and aerospace/defense manufacturing compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day and long-term performance metrics (quality, delivery, cost) for an assigned portfolio of defense and aerospace suppliers.
• Conduct on-site and virtual evaluations of supplier manufacturing capacities, technical capabilities, financial health, and safety compliance.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement root-cause corrective actions and recovery plans.
• Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain leadership to execute supplier selection, onboarding, and consolidation strategies.
• Deploy Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement initiatives into supplier operations.
• Coordinate with Defense Engineering, Quality Assurance, Program Management, and Finance to align capabilities with needs.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, and FAR/DFARS requirements.

Skills

Supplier management

Procurement

Supplier quality

Manufacturing operations

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Negotiation

Cross-functional project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations, or a related technical/business discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Supply Base Management Specialist (Level 3) to join our dynamic team in Hazelwood, Missouri.

The Boeing Company is seeking a Supply Base Specialist (Level 3) to oversee supplier performance, development, and strategic execution for Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS).

In this mid-to-senior level role, you will manage a portfolio of critical defense suppliers, executing capability assessments, monitoring supplier health metrics, and driving root-cause corrective actions. You will serve as a vital link between supplier operations and Boeing programs, ensuring hardware, assemblies, and services meet strict military quality standards, cost targets, and delivery schedules.

Key Position Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

• Facilitates supplier/subcontractor business relationships, in-service requirements and performance to contractual obligations and expectations
• Develops and participates in the implementation of supply base plans to support customer, program and commodity strategies
• Analyzes and monitors supplier quality, delivery and financial performance data to identify risks, issues and opportunities
• Develops mitigation plans
• Identifies and participates in supplier and business improvement activities
• Provides outcomes for potential integration into contracting strategies

Key Position Responsibilities:

• Supplier Performance Management: Oversee day-to-day and long-term performance metrics (quality, delivery, and cost) for an assigned portfolio of defense and aerospace suppliers.
• Supplier Capability Assessment: Conduct on-site and virtual evaluations of supplier manufacturing capacities, technical capabilities, financial health, and industrial safety compliance.
• Risk & Issue Resolution: Identify operational bottlenecks within the supplier network; lead cross-functional teams to implement root-cause corrective actions and recovery plans.
• Sourcing & Strategy Execution: Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain leadership to execute supplier selection, onboarding, and supply base consolidation strategies.
• Continuous Improvement (Lean): Deploy Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma tools, and continuous improvement initiatives directly into supplier operations to optimize yields and reduce cycle times.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align supplier capabilities with internal requirements by bridging communication between Defense Engineering, Quality Assurance, Program Management, and Finance.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and enforce supplier adherence to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (FAR/DFARS) requirements.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position is for 1st shift.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. (An Interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post Start is required.)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations, or a related technical/business discipline
• More than 3 years of related work experience in supplier management, procurement, supplier quality, or manufacturing operations.
• More than 3 years of working knowledge of FAR/DFARS clauses, ITAR regulations, and aerospace/defense manufacturing compliance standards.
• Experience utilizing enterprise ERP software (such as SAP) to manage supplier data, performance dashboards, or logistics tracking.
• Strong negotiation, conflict-resolution, and cross-functional project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience)

• Current, active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance or higher.
• Professional certifications in supply chain or quality (e.g., APICS CSCP, ASQ Certified Supplier Quality Engineer, PMP).
• Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or Theory of Constraints methodologies in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Strong technical aptitude with aerospace components, specialized machining, electronics, or defense hardware systems.

Typical Education/Experience:

Typically 6 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 25% of the time.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $99,450 - $122,850

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 31, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Contingent Upon Program Award

The position is contingent upon program award

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.